Afterward, under Gorou's recommendation, Yuuko and the others arrived at Watatsumi Island.
Watatsumi Island is a ring-shaped island with a very unique topography.
Right in the center of the island, there is a massive swirling vortex of water; the currents are rapid, and it's unknown what lies beneath the surface.
Surrounding the water vortex are numerous enormous corals.
These corals are hard and stable, seemingly supported by some strange power, remaining unchanged for hundreds of years.
The supernatural splendor of this scene left Yuuko, visiting the island for the first time, marveling for a long time.
And the legendary Sangonomiya Shrine is built right beside these corals.
Upon arriving at the Sangonomiya Shrine, Yuuko met the legendary Divine Priestess, Sangonomiya Kokomi.
She was a woman who looked very young, wearing a unique, light garment mixed with pale and deep blues.
Trailing behind this unique garment was a piece of fabric resembling a fish tail.
This young woman had beautiful pink hair, with a hint of light blue at the edges.
She gave off a feeling of being both cute and dignified.
Her light blue pupils were also very beautiful.
This young woman was the so-called Sangonomiya Kokomi.
Yuuko couldn't shake the feeling that Sangonomiya Kokomi resembled a sea creature... "Lady Sangonomiya, I have brought the people back." Gorou reported briefly upon arriving before Sangonomiya Kokomi.
Sangonomiya Kokomi nodded, then fixed her gaze on Yuuko, a trace of surprise showing on her fair face:
"I truly didn't expect that Mr. Yellow Fox, rumored to be active in Liyue, would actually come to Inazuma."
After a brief pause, Sangonomiya Kokomi's expression returned to normal:
"My apologies for the lapse in courtesy, Mr. Yellow Fox. Since this is our first meeting, please allow me to briefly introduce myself."
"My name is Sangonomiya Kokomi. I am the leader of the resistance and currently the Divine Priestess of Watatsumi Island."
"Simply put, I am currently in charge of Watatsumi Island's administration."
After finishing her introduction, Sangonomiya Kokomi closed her eyes, opening them again after a moment:
"In that case, Mr. Yellow Fox, I understand you are willing to assist our resistance. Let us move somewhere else to talk. Mr. Yellow Fox, please follow me."
Having said that, Sangonomiya Kokomi walked ahead to lead the way, politely gesturing for him to follow.
Yuuko did not object, nodded, and followed.
As they walked, they realized that Yae Miko had shamelessly followed them... Sangonomiya Kokomi turned around, her eyes showing a hint of helplessness:
"chief priestess of the Grand Narukami Shrine, I have some matters I wish to discuss privately with Mr. Yellow Fox. Could I ask you to excuse us for a moment?"
Yae Miko chuckled mischievously: "Hehe, Yellow Fox is my friend, and is there anything I shouldn't know?"
"Haven't we only met twice..." Yuuko muttered under his breath.
When appearing as Yellow Fox, he had indeed only met Yae Miko twice.
It just goes to show that Yae Miko is truly Yae Miko, having the audacity to call herself a friend so quickly... "Well, don't worry about such details. Besides, I also have important matters to discuss, don't I?" Yae Miko smiled alluringly.
Seeing this, Sangonomiya Kokomi secretly sighed in her heart and said, "Since that is the case, then please join us."
Finally, led by Sangonomiya Kokomi, the three entered a building within the Sangonomiya Shrine.
And sat down inside the room.
Sangonomiya Kokomi's expression immediately became serious:
"Mr. Yellow Fox, are you truly planning to join the resistance? Once you join the resistance, it means completely becoming an enemy of the Shogunate Army and the Raiden Shogun."
Yuuko nodded: "Since I have come here, I certainly won't fear those things. I will join the resistance, and at the same time, I will help you attack Inazuma and fight the Raiden Shogun."
Yuuko's response caused Sangonomiya Kokomi to pause for a moment, then she smiled:
"That makes sense. I also heard about Mr. Yellow Fox forcefully entering the Tenryou Commission headquarters recently."
"We heard that Mr. Yellow Fox was able to force his way into the Tenryou Commission, injure the Snezhnaya envoy stationed there, and even after alarming the Raiden Shogun, managed to escape easily."
"With Mr. Yellow Fox's reputation, this will be a huge morale boost for our resistance."
"I believe that in the future, more and more people will join our resistance, which will also solve our current predicament of insufficient manpower."
Sangonomiya Kokomi stood up and bowed her head toward Yuuko in a very formal posture:
"Mr. Yellow Fox, I thank you on behalf of all the people of Watatsumi Island."
"No thanks necessary." Yuuko shook his head, then said: "I have only one requirement: winning this war."
Kokomi returned to her seat and smiled faintly:
"With Mr. Yellow Fox's assistance, I naturally have the confidence to win."
At this moment, Yae Miko, who had been silent on the side, spoke up:
"So, Kokomi, it's time to talk about my matters. Have you found anything regarding the Fatui?"
Sangonomiya Kokomi thought for a moment and shook her head:
"I apologize. I have already sent people to investigate Yashiori Island, but we still haven't found the Fatui's secret base. Perhaps their base is hidden in a more secluded location."
"Is that so? It seems finding them won't be easy in the short term." Yae Miko pondered.
It seems that even with the help of Watatsumi Island's manpower,
Yae Miko still can't find Balladeer's hiding spot quickly.
Just as the three were conversing, an anxious voice came from outside the room.
"This is bad! Lady Sangonomiya! The Shogunate Army is attacking again!"
Hearing this, Sangonomiya Kokomi frowned slightly:
"Didn't we just force them to retreat? How could they reorganize so quickly and launch another attack?"
The person outside anxiously said:
"This time, the attack is being led by Kujou Sara, the Shogunate Army's General.
Moreover, the Shogunate Army's attacking force is several times larger than before!
It seems there are easily over a thousand troops!"
Sangonomiya Kokomi's expression immediately turned serious: "Is that so? You first arrange manpower to support the front line! I will arrive later!"
"Yes!"
Afterward, the person outside anxiously departed.
Yae Miko inside the room spread her hands:
"So what should we do now? That child Kujou Sara probably wants to take advantage of the resistance not being fully grown yet and break through our defenses in one fell swoop."
After speaking, Yae Miko smiled alluringly again: "But, I actually think this is an opportunity."
Yuuko understood instantly and nodded: "Indeed."
Sangonomiya Kokomi looked at the two in surprise, pondered for a moment, and then understood what they meant.
She stood up and said seriously:
"In that case, we will seize this opportunity to help the resistance gain renown and expand our forces."